“It’s not a pet, it’s a dorm mascot.”
IT’S NOT A PET, IT’S A DORM MASCOT.
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Remember those first few weeks in the dorms? Beyond the textbooks and late-night study sessions, there was an unspoken curriculum: navigating the unexpected denizens of our historic living spaces. The true inhabitants often revealed themselves after dark, or during a particularly intense midnight debate. We’re talking about the creatures of the dorm, the uninvited guests who somehow became integral to our shared experience.
From scuttling shadows in the common room to the squirrel who thought your window sill was a permanent residence, these aren’t just pests. They were silent witnesses to our midnight revelations, unwitting participants in our coming-of-age stories. Who else shared your dorm room’s existential crises, or heard those frantic calls for pest control that quickly turned into reluctant tolerance? We’ve all got a story: the mouse who became ‘Mortimer,’ or the spider meticulously named 'Charlotte' by your roommate.
These aren’t pets, of course, but they certainly felt like unique, transient mascots of our specific dorm community. They added a layer of wild, unpredictable charm to buildings that had seen generations of intellectual pursuit. These creatures, however small or unwelcome, became part of the lore, fodder for future reunions, and a quiet nod to the fact that even in the most prestigious academic environments, life finds a way to surprise you. Share your own dorm mascot tales!